Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire and the Humber covers the central part of England's North Sea coast and stretches westwards to the region of North West England. This captivating part of the United Kingdom boasts a rare mix of tradition and modernism. Large vibrant cities like Sheffield and Leeds attract guests with their cultural programme, cutting-edge technologies and entertainment possibilities. On the contrary, a host of towns and villages with long-lasting traditions promise pure delight to connoisseurs of history. A very popular tourist destination in Yorkshire is York, with countless historical buildings, churches and museums reflecting the 2,000 years of development of the town. Halifax is renowned for its outstanding architectural ensembles. The prestigious seaside resort, Hull, possesses an excellent tourist infrastructure and is very popular among yacht owners and aristocrats At the same time, it is a lively mid-sized city with developed industry and proverbial cultural life. Outside the cities, there is also plenty to do - from a visit to the marvellous 13th-century abbey at Whitby, to leisurely strolls through the picturesque countryside or along the incomparable coastline.